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Il y a + time expression: ago
Il y a + time expression: ago
Structure:
il y a + duration
Il y a + duration is used in the past (passé composé) to mean 'ago'. Contrast with depuis (still ongoing).
Example:
Il est arrivé il y a deux heures. **Translation:** He arrived two hours ago.
Examples
Il est arrivé il y a deux heures.
He arrived two hours ago.
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